In 21st century America, most of us don’t expect to meet our maker in certain arcane ways: arrow wounds, say, or Viking maurauders. Or the Black Death. And yet a man in Oregon has contracted the most feared disease of medieval …
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WATCH: Dutch Artist Turns His Dead Cat Into A Helicopter
After his cat Orvile was hit by a car, artist Bart Jansen turned him into a remote-controlled helicopter. Because, of course.
Rats the Size of House Cats Invade the Florida Keys
A species of invasive African rat larger than the average house cat has made a reappearance in Grassy Key, despite efforts to wipe them out for the past 10 years.
Cat Survives 19-Story Fall by Gliding Like a Flying Squirrel
They say cats have the ability to always land on their feet, and Sugar is proof.
The 1-year-old white cat plunged 19 floors after falling from the window of a high-rise building in Boston on Wednesday, landing in a small area …
Reading While Eating for March 15: In Their Own Words
Thursday’s links give unique takes on literature, photography and completely disgusting horror movies.
Reading While Eating for March 12: Innovative Ideas
Monday’s links include genius inventions — like brunch and an iPad game for cats.
Can’t Let Go of Fido? You Can Now Freeze Dry Your Pet
Thanks to science, there’s no need to bid farewell to Fluffy and Rover any more.
Animal Lovers Fume at Newly Announced ‘Cat Curfew’ in Japan
Japan’s popular cat cafés — where visitors can pay to drop in for some rest and relaxation with the felines — are getting slapped with a curfew.
A revision to Japan’s animal-protection law will soon enforce the 8 p.m. …
Cat Fight: Hank, Virginia’s Feline Senate Candidate, Gets First Attack Ad
The claws have come out against Hank, the 9-year-old cat who’s vying for a Virginia Senate seat.
Meet Hank, the Virginia Cat Running for U.S. Senate
Attention, voters: a new candidate has joined the Virginia race for U.S. Senate. Hailing from Springfield, Va., he’s running as an independent, with a platform that centers on job creation.
He’s also a cat.
Hank, 9, is …
Do You Need a Bounty Hunter for Your Cat?
Jordana Serebrenik may be New York City’s only professional cat catcher.
In Israel, Declawing Your Cat Could Get You Jail Time
Israel to cat owners: Get your paws off their claws or go to prison — but only after paying a whopping $20,000 fine.